Natural landmark · Cocal Estate
Cascadoux Trace Mud Volcano
Last verified 15 Aug 2026 · how we verify
A classic cone-shaped mud volcano off Cascadoux Trace, free to visit and easy to reach.
About five kilometres past the Nariva river mouth, off Cascadoux Trace on the Mayaro-Rio Claro border, this mud volcano has the textbook conical shape. Entry is free, there is on-street parking, and it works well as a short stop with children.
Notice · Nesting beaches, Mayaro to Nariva
Turtle nesting season: guided access only on protected beaches
Between March and August, access to nesting beaches is restricted and a permitted guide is required. Do not use white light and never approach a nesting turtle.
Issued 1 Mar 2026, 04:00Updated 15 Jul 2026, 05:00Under review until 31 Aug 2026, 20:00Forestry Division / Wildlife Section
Summarised from the source above and not a live feed — always check the issuing authority before travelling.
Access & safety notes
The crater rim is soft and unfenced. Stay on firm ground, keep back from the vent and do not let children climb the cone.
Accessibility: Not yet confirmed.
Key facts
- Price
- Free to visit. Parking or facilities may be charged separately.
- Locality
- Cocal Estate
- Opening hours
- Daylight hours
- Group size
- Not yet confirmed
- Family suitability
- Suitable for families
- Accessibility
- Not yet confirmed
Things to Do details
- Experience type
- Natural landmark
- Booking
- Walk-up access
- Season
- Year round
- Guide
- Unguided
Amenities & details
- Free entry
- On-street parking
- Child friendly
- Short visit
Location & directions
Cocal EstateApproximate location — rural pins in south-east Trinidad can be off by a few hundred metres. Call ahead for landmarks.
Open directionsPolicies & what to expect
- Prices are quoted in TTD and set by the business. Confirm rates, deposits and cancellation terms before you pay anything.
- Mayaro.org takes no bookings, payments or commission. An external link opening is not confirmation that a booking or enquiry succeeded.
- Children are welcome; supervision is the visitor's responsibility, especially near open water.
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